Tamalpais Pediatrics is a welcoming, progressive and patient-centered pediatric practice located in Marin County, California.

Flu and COVID-19 Shots Now Available

Flu shots are now available for all patients. COVID-19 shots are currently available for all privately insured patients, and we hope to have them available soon for all patients with Partnership Health and those who qualify for state-funded vaccines.

Our Saturday Flu & Covid shot Walk-in Clinics will begin on Saturday, September 26th from 9:00am - 12pm in our Larkspur office. They will alternate offices each Saturday until December 5th. Please visit our Flu & Covid Vaccine Information page for the schedule and more information.

After-hours advice nurses are available when our offices are closed to provide guidance and help coordinating any needed care. Please call our main number at 415-461-0440 to reach an advice nurse.
The Marin Health Pediatric After Hours Clinic now offers online scheduling.

*Please note that portal messages are not monitored when our offices are closed. For all urgent issues, please call our number. For emergencies, always call 911.

Partnerships Built on Trust

Choosing a pediatrician for your child is an important decision! We value effective communication and strive to establish long term relationships built on mutual respect and trust.

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New Patients Welcome

Thank you for trusting us with your child’s health. We welcome new patients starting at birth, and established patients can be seen up to their twenty-third birthday.

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We Accept Most Insurance

In order to best serve the families in our community, we take most insurances, including Medi-Cal. Please call our office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

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Get the Right Dose

Be confident that you are treating your child’s pain or fever with the correct dose of medication. We can guide you on how much to give, based on your child’s weight.

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Resources You Can Rely On

Our Resource Guide provides you with reliable online resources and helpful tools to assist you in caring for your child. This includes a collection of over 800 patient education handouts from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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News & Social Media

“My friends all have it!” If you have a 10-year-old, you may already be hearing requests for social media. But before saying yes, it’s worth slowing down.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends waiting until at least age 13 before starting accounts on platforms such as Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok. Even then, turning 13 doesn’t automatically mean a child is ready. Some experts and families are choosing to delay social media even longer, including until age 16, as concerns continue about privacy, sleep, comparison, inappropriate content, cyberbullying, and the effects of social media on developing minds.

Consider your child’s maturity, ability to follow rules, response to peer pressure, and ability to handle exclusion or negative comments. Talk about privacy, strangers online, inappropriate content, and what to do if something makes them uncomfortable. Establish family rules about allowed apps, time limits, device-free times, and parental access.

Most importantly, remember: it is okay to say, “Not yet.” Your child does not need social media simply because their friends have it.

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“My friends all have it!” If you have a 10-year-old, you may already be hearing requests for social media. But before saying yes, it’s worth slowing down.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends waiting until at least age 13 before starting accounts on platforms such as Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok. Even then, turning 13 doesn’t automatically mean a child is ready. Some experts and families are choosing to delay social media even longer, including until age 16, as concerns continue about privacy, sleep, comparison, inappropriate content, cyberbullying, and the effects of social media on developing minds.

Consider your child’s maturity, ability to follow rules, response to peer pressure, and ability to handle exclusion or negative comments. Talk about privacy, strangers online, inappropriate content, and what to do if something makes them uncomfortable. Establish family rules about allowed apps, time limits, device-free times, and parental access.

Most importantly, remember: it is okay to say, “Not yet.” Your child does not need social media simply because their friends have it.

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Just when you think your baby has figured out sleep…everything changes. Sleep regressions are periods when a baby who was sleeping well suddenly begins waking more often, fighting naps, or having difficulty settling.

These changes commonly happen alongside developmental milestones, growth, teething, illness, normal for age separation anxiety, or changes in routine. The “4-month sleep regression” is especially well known, but sleep disruptions can occur at many stages throughout infancy.

During these phases, try to keep bedtime and nap routines consistent, give your baby opportunities to settle independently when appropriate, and continue following safe sleep recommendations.

Most sleep regressions are temporary and improve as your baby adjusts to their new developmental stage.
If sleep problems continue or feel unmanageable, bring them up at your baby’s next visit.

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Just when you think your baby has figured out sleep…everything changes. Sleep regressions are periods when a baby who was sleeping well suddenly begins waking more often, fighting naps, or having difficulty settling.

These changes commonly happen alongside developmental milestones, growth, teething, illness, normal for age separation anxiety, or changes in routine. The “4-month sleep regression” is especially well known, but sleep disruptions can occur at many stages throughout infancy.

During these phases, try to keep bedtime and nap routines consistent, give your baby opportunities to settle independently when appropriate, and continue following safe sleep recommendations.

Most sleep regressions are temporary and improve as your baby adjusts to their new developmental stage.
If sleep problems continue or feel unmanageable, bring them up at your baby’s next visit.

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Did you know you may be able to start protecting your baby from RSV before they are even born?

An RSV vaccine may be recommended during pregnancy during RSV season. When mom is vaccinated, her immune system makes protective antibodies that cross the placenta to baby similar to other antibodies naturally passed from mom to baby during pregnancy. This gives newborns protection during those first vulnerable months of life.

Most babies do not need both, so your OB and pediatrician can help determine which option is appropriate based on timing and your individual circumstances.

Expecting a baby?

Ask your OB about RSV vaccination during pregnancy, and talk with your pediatrician about your baby`s RSV protection plan before delivery. A little planning can help protect those tiny lungs from the very beginning.

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Did you know you may be able to start protecting your baby from RSV before they are even born?

An RSV vaccine may be recommended during pregnancy during RSV season. When mom is vaccinated, her immune system makes protective antibodies that cross the placenta to baby similar to other antibodies naturally passed from mom to baby during pregnancy. This gives newborns protection during those first vulnerable months of life.

Most babies do not need both, so your OB and pediatrician can help determine which option is appropriate based on timing and your individual circumstances.

Expecting a baby?

Ask your OB about RSV vaccination during pregnancy, and talk with your pediatrician about your baby's RSV protection plan before delivery. A little planning can help protect those tiny lungs from the very beginning.

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Please join us for our Saturday walk-in clinics starting on September 26th. Patients can also receive flu and COVID-19 vaccines at regularly scheduled appointments.

Unfortunately, we do not have COVID-19 vaccines available yet for our patients with Partnership Health Plan of California insurance, but do hope to have them soon!

If you have any questions about the COVID-19 or flu vaccine, please send us a portal message or call to speak to one of our Advice Nurses.

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Please join us for our Saturday walk-in clinics starting on September 26th. Patients can also receive flu and COVID-19 vaccines at regularly scheduled appointments.

Unfortunately, we do not have COVID-19 vaccines available yet for our patients with Partnership Health Plan of California insurance, but do hope to have them soon!

If you have any questions about the COVID-19 or flu vaccine, please send us a portal message or call to speak to one of our Advice Nurses.

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Did you know that leukemia is the most common childhood cancer, accounting for about 1 in 4 cancers diagnosed in children?

The good news is that childhood cancer is rare, and most children with these symptoms do not have cancer. However, recognizing persistent or unusual symptoms can help families know when it`s time to seek medical evaluation.

These symptoms are far more commonly caused by routine childhood illnesses, but if they are persistent, worsening, or simply don`t seem to fit the usual pattern, it`s important to have your child evaluated.

Trust your instincts.

If something about your child`s health doesn`t seem right or symptoms continue despite treatment, give our office a call. We`d much rather evaluate a child and provide reassurance than have you worry at home.

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Did you know that leukemia is the most common childhood cancer, accounting for about 1 in 4 cancers diagnosed in children?

The good news is that childhood cancer is rare, and most children with these symptoms do not have cancer. However, recognizing persistent or unusual symptoms can help families know when it's time to seek medical evaluation.

These symptoms are far more commonly caused by routine childhood illnesses, but if they are persistent, worsening, or simply don't seem to fit the usual pattern, it's important to have your child evaluated.

Trust your instincts.

If something about your child's health doesn't seem right or symptoms continue despite treatment, give our office a call. We'd much rather evaluate a child and provide reassurance than have you worry at home.

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As children grow into teenagers, discipline should evolve too.

While younger children often respond to immediate consequences and close supervision, teens benefit most from clear expectations, consistent boundaries, and natural consequences that help them develop responsibility and decision-making skills.

Instead of focusing solely on punishment, consider using discipline as an opportunity to teach.

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As children grow into teenagers, discipline should evolve too.

While younger children often respond to immediate consequences and close supervision, teens benefit most from clear expectations, consistent boundaries, and natural consequences that help them develop responsibility and decision-making skills.

Instead of focusing solely on punishment, consider using discipline as an opportunity to teach.

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Healthy habits start at home, and they don`t have to be complicated!

Instead of focusing on the number on the scale, focus on small, sustainable choices that help children grow into healthy, active adults.

At mealtime, aim for balance instead of perfection. Fill half the plate with fruits and vegetables, include lean protein, choose whole grains when possible, and make water or milk the drink of choice. Remember, healthy eating doesn`t mean eliminating favorite foods, it means enjoying them as part of an overall balanced lifestyle.

Most importantly, be a role model. Children learn more from what we do than what we say, and healthy habits are easier to build when the whole family participates.

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Healthy habits start at home, and they don't have to be complicated!

Instead of focusing on the number on the scale, focus on small, sustainable choices that help children grow into healthy, active adults.

At mealtime, aim for balance instead of perfection. Fill half the plate with fruits and vegetables, include lean protein, choose whole grains when possible, and make water or milk the drink of choice. Remember, healthy eating doesn't mean eliminating favorite foods, it means enjoying them as part of an overall balanced lifestyle.

Most importantly, be a role model. Children learn more from what we do than what we say, and healthy habits are easier to build when the whole family participates.

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Happy Labor Day from all of us at Tamalpais Pediatrics.

Our office will be closed on Labor Day so our team can enjoy time with their families.

As always, if your child has an urgent medical concern while we`re closed, our after-hours line is available 24/7. Simply call our main office number, and you`ll be connected with a nurse or provider for guidance.

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Happy Labor Day from all of us at Tamalpais Pediatrics.

Our office will be closed on Labor Day so our team can enjoy time with their families.

As always, if your child has an urgent medical concern while we're closed, our after-hours line is available 24/7. Simply call our main office number, and you'll be connected with a nurse or provider for guidance.

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E-Bikes are becoming increasingly popular among children and teens, but being able to ride a regular bicycle doesn`t mean a child is ready to safely handle the higher speeds, weight and power of an e-bike.

Not every child who can ride a bicycle is ready to ride an e-bike. If you are considering an e-bike for your child, be aware that they operate and handle differently than regular bikes.

Is your child ready for an e-bike? Take a peek at the checklist to determine readiness.

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E-Bikes are becoming increasingly popular among children and teens, but being able to ride a regular bicycle doesn't mean a child is ready to safely handle the higher speeds, weight and power of an e-bike.

Not every child who can ride a bicycle is ready to ride an e-bike. If you are considering an e-bike for your child, be aware that they operate and handle differently than regular bikes.

Is your child ready for an e-bike? Take a peek at the checklist to determine readiness.

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Larkspur Office

5 Bon Air Road, Suite 105
Larkspur, CA 94939

Map & Directions

Phone
(415) 461-0440

Fax
(415) 461-3792

Novato Office

251 Vintage Way
Novato, CA 94945

Map & Directions

Phone
(415) 892-0965

Fax
(415) 461-3792

Office Hours

Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Closed for lunch

Saturday - Sunday
Closed

Appointments

To schedule an appointment for your child, call either office during business hours or send a request through your child’s patient portal account.

We are committed to seeing your child the same day if you feel they should be seen. During office hours, the advice nurse is available to answer any questions you might have.

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After-Hours

If your child’s illness or injury is life threatening, dial 911.

When we are closed, call (415) 461-0440, Option 1 to speak to an advice nurse.

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Poison Control Hotline
(800) 222-1222

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Dial 988
www.988lifeline.org